Timeline
14:30
Grab a simple coffee at Plámás. It is small, simple, and often called the friendliest coffee shop in Ireland. If you know a few words, try ordering in Irish for a discount.
15:00
Walk two minutes to McSwiggans for lunch. This big restaurant on two floors above the bar is rightly popular and serves traditional gastropub fare. It gets crowded, so arrive early.
15:52
Stroll six minutes ESE to Eyre Square. As the golden light begins around 15:46, the sun sets toward the SW, casting a warm glow over this city public park and the adjoining shopping area.
Local tip
McSwiggans serves dinner from 4PM, so you are perfectly timed for the start of the evening menu if you linger. Plámás closes at 17:00, so you have time for your coffee before the light peaks.
Check before you go
- McSwiggans is open Daily noon–9PM.
- Plámás is open Mo–Su 08:00–17:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Galway (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).